The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."